How do Diseases Affect Eye Vision?
Macular degeneration is the deterioration of a portion of the retina which progressively impairs the central field of vision. It can drastically diminish vision, but will not result in complete vision loss since peripheral vision is not affected.
Macular degeneration causes significant vision loss in thousands of people each year, and there are few treatment options at this time. Nutrient therapy techniques are currently being studied to see if they can be useful in slowing or improving the condition.
A cataract is an accumulation of dead cells in the inner lens, which makes the lens cloudy and obstructs the passage of light through it, creating blurred vision or glare. Low nutrition levels, a build-up of waste products and ultraviolet light can contribute to the formation of cataracts. Cataracts affect more people than macular degeneration and surgical treatment currently consumes a large part of health care budgets. Clinical experience suggests that cataracts are sometimes reversible and may be improved with a program that includes nutrition therapy and moderate exercise.
A High-fat Diet Can Increase Your Risk of Eye Disease
We’ve all heard about the research showing that a diet high in saturated fat and cholesterol can lead to obesity, atherosclerosis (clogged arteries), high blood pressure, stroke and heart disease. People with atherosclerosis, or damaged arteries resulting from a build-up of fatty deposits along the artery walls, were more likely to have age-related macular degeneration.
An unhealthy high-fat diet was found to increase risk of macular degeneration by 80 per cent.
A higher risk of developing cataracts has also been linked to the consequences of eating a high-fat diet. Being overweight could raise your risk of developing cataracts. The heaviest men were more than twice as likely to develop cataracts as those who weighed the least. women seems to support the same conclusion.
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Thanks for this post. There are so many elements of health and nature that effects the eyes. This is a great list. We actually had a patient come in with an eating disorder and the malnutrition caused by her disorder also had an effect on her eyesight. Its so important to stay in overall good health and treat your body right!! Everything in the human body is connected!!
Thanks again for the post. Very informative.
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